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ONGC Foundation Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/General EWS

Short Title: ONGC Scholarship
Administered by: ONGC Foundation
Financial Support: ₹48,000 per annum (₹4,000 per month)
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹200000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

Scheme Overview & Objective

Prestigious CSR initiative of national energy giant ONGC to bridge educational disparities in engineering and medical disciplines.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification 1st year regular student in Engineering (B.Tech), MBBS, MBA, or Master's in Geology/Geophysics
Academic Disciplines / Streams Engineering, Medicine, Business Administration, Earth Sciences
Eligible Degree Courses B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, M.Sc Geology, M.Sc Geophysics
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹200000 from all sources.
Minimum Academic Score Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence All India
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹48,000 per annum (₹4,000 per month)
Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 31-Oct-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: ONGC Foundation • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026
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